Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, sliced

450g/1lb carrots, sliced

1 tsp ground coriander

1.2 litresl/2 pints vegetable stock

large bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1.Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions and the carrots.

Cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.

2.Stir in the ground coriander and season well.

Cook for 1 minute.

3.Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil.

Simmer until the vegetables are tender.

4.Whizz with a hand blender or in a blender until smooth.

Reheat in a clean pan, stir in the fresh coriander and serve.